Table 3.
Nomogram for reduction of ceftazidime dose in renal failure.
| Estimated creatinine clearance (ml min−1) | Bolus dosage (total in 24 h) | Loading dose for infusion (mg kg−1) | Infusion rate (mg kg−1 h−1) (total over 24 h) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 50 | 40 mg kg−1 | 4 | 3.6 (90.4) |
| every 8 h (120) | |||
| 31–50 | 20 mg kg−1 | 4 | 1.8 (47.2) |
| every 12 h (80) | |||
| 15–30 | 20 mg kg−1 | 4 | 1.1 (30.4) |
| every 24 h (20) | |||
| < 15 | 10 mg kg−1 | 4 | 0.8 (23.2) |
| every 24 h (10) |
Bolus dosage (loading dose in mg kg−1 and dose interval, total dose (mg kg−1) over 24 h in brackets). Infusion dosage (loading dose inmg kg−1 and infusion rate, total dose (mg kg−1) over 24 h in brackets).